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Nottingham has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for fantastic theatre, from home-grown productions to national and international touring shows. Read on to find out more about the thriving theatre scene or scroll down to see all current and upcoming shows.

Nottingham Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres since it’s foundation in 1948 and their dynamic output continues to shine. In 2023, they were awarded the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award by the UK Theatres Association in recognition of their dedication to inclusivity through their iconic building, making connections with the local community and diversity of programming. Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr and Artistic Director Adam Penford are recognised as industry leaders.

The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall offers a fantastic and diverse year-round programme, including comedy and a variety of other events to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes and tred the boards on one of Ezekial Bone's Magic Lantern Tours.

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, located on the beautiful High Fields campus of the University of Nottingham, host a varied programme of performances throughout the year, from thought-proving plays and avant-garde international dance, and have developed an excellent reputation for their heart-warming family theatre.

Nottingham also has a thriving independent and fringe theatre scene, with Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Lace Market Theatre both offering high quality in-house productions as well as offbeat fringe theatre, comedy and events.

Opened in 2017, the Squire Performing Arts Centre is a smaller, modern theatre in Nottingham City Centre which often hosts local and national companies. As well as a broad events programme they are also committed to providing arts and performance education.

Whilst primarily a cinema, Broadway is the hub of the lively, independent Hockley district’s entertainment scene - they regularly screen National Theatre Live events from across the globe.

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Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile

Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile

Nottingham

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to the Theatre Royal in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have…

Dates

From:

2 July 2026to5 July 2026
Macbeth

Macbeth

Church Street, Southwell

Join the troupe in the Palace Gardens at Southwell Minster for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' like you've never seen before.

Venue

Southwell Minster and Archbishop's Palace, Southwell

Dates

From:
30 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
High Society

High Society

Nottingham

Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer's most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism across the UK and Ireland.

Dates

From:

3 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026
CATS

CATS

Nottingham

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to the Royal Concert Hall.
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they'll be…

Dates

From:

6 Jan 2027to16 Jan 2027
Adriana Brownlee – Death Zone

Adriana Brownlee – Death Zone

Nottingham

Leading British mountaineer Adriana Brownlee shares stories about the highs and lows of her adventures

Dates

From:
5 June 2026Open 19:30 -
Desperate Scousewives

Desperate Scousewives

Nottingham

Desperate Scousewives is a riotous, fast-paced comedy following three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women, and one very nervous newcomer, navigating life, love, loyalty and lipstick on a tightly knit street.

Dates

From:
27 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:35
The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

Nottingham

Saturday 26 September 2026 | 7.30pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £35.00
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!
It's no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate…

Dates

From:
26 Sep 2026Open 19:30 -
Open-Air Theatre at Nottingham Castle

Open-Air Theatre at Nottingham Castle

Nottingham

The popular Open-Air Theatre season returns to Nottingham Castle this summer with a programme of new and traditional performances.

Venue

Belvoir Castle, Nottinghamshire

Dates

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12 June 2026Open 18:00 -
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30 July 2026Open 17:00 -
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26 Aug 2026Open 18:00 -
Flyaway Katie

Flyaway Katie

University Park Campus, Nottingham

Based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray of Gomez.

Dates

From:
28 June 2026
Shrek Jr: Summer School

Shrek Jr: Summer School

Old Basford, Nottinghm

Summer School is BACK for 2026! With a professional creative team by your side, you'll have the opportunity to work on a complete show in just one week.

Dates

From:

27 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Outdoor Theatre: The Three Musketeers at Norwood Park 2026

Outdoor Theatre: The Three Musketeers at Norwood Park 2026

Southwell

Step into a swashbuckling summer adventure as The Three Musketeers comes to life in a spectacular open air performance at Norwood Park.

Dates

From:
9 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 18:00
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Car Man

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Car Man

Nottingham

Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £28.50
Fasten your seat belts…
Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet's ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling…

Dates

From:

22 Sep 2026to26 Sep 2026Various Opening Times
Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Nottingham

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her 'Long Farewell Tour'.

Dates

From:
28 June 2026
Scottish Falsetto Socks Do Shakespeare

Scottish Falsetto Socks Do Shakespeare

Nottingham

Back by popular demand, the award-winning Socks present their hit show all about the works of Shakespeare. From Hamlet to Othello, Romeo and Juliet to Richard III and all points in between. A ridiculous hour of songs, sketches, socks & violence from…

Dates

From:
27 June 2026Open 20:00 - 21:00
Aladdin at Nottingham Playhouse

Aladdin at Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

Join Nottingham Playhouse on a wild ride to a magical far-off land, for the astounding adventure of Aladdin! Can the plucky Aladdin prove himself to The Princess? And will the wicked sorcerer get his hands on the legendary lamp? With the help of a…

Dates

From:

27 Nov 2026to16 Jan 2027
Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Nottingham

TV star, broadcaster and barrister Rob Rinder will star as The Spirit of the Beans in this gigantic pantomime, alongside returning Nottingham pantomime favourite and much-loved comedian Neil Hurst, who will star as Simon Trot.

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
At Sea

At Sea

Nottingham

Our Sailor is lost without their Heart Compass. Journeying through coral reefs, a siren’s lair and to the very bottom of the ocean, can they escape the belly of the beast and find their way home?

Dates

From:
5 July 2026
Cabaret Extreme

Cabaret Extreme

Nottingham

Wednesday 10 February 2027 | 8pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £25.50
From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME —a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and…

Dates

From:
10 Feb 2027Open 20:00 -
Meet Fred

Meet Fred

Nottingham

This darkly funny, internationally acclaimed satire follows Fred, a puppet fighting for his independence as his Puppetry Living Allowance is under threat. A hilariously subversive take on bureaucracy, disability rights, and what it means to be human.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
4 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

Nottingham

Nottingham, get ready to welcome Operation Mincemeat to the Theatre Royal Nottingham—one of the city's go-to spots for a brilliant night out.

Dates

From:

20 July 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times